California’s severe drought, stalled Middle East peacemaking and Syria’s civil war would appear to have little, if anything, in common, but President Barack Obama will address all three, and possibly other issues, on his first visit of the year to the nation’s most populous state.

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and with so many good restaurants in the DC area, it’s hard to know which one to choose for a great dinner. Here is a list of five great choices, all of which will be offering a special prix fixe menu for the holiday.